Piplup
Dark Explorers · 27/108 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Dark ExplorersNumber
27/108
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Piplup Worth?
Piplup (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Dark Explorers set, card number 27/108. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Piplup Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Piplup (Dark Explorers, 27/108) is worth around $3.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.55, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.48. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.55, Lightly Played $2.76, Moderately Played $4.51, Heavily Played $2.25, Damaged $0.48 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.76 | $2.76 | $2.76 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.51 | $4.51 | $4.51 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.55 | $3.55 | $3.55 | 57 |
Is Piplup a Good Buy?
As a common, Piplup holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Piplup's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
